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The Gersh Agency Announces Strategic Investment By Crestview

May 01, 2023over 2 years ago
Beverly Hills

Investors

CrestviewGersh Partnership GroupBrian Cassidy, Co President And Head Of Media At Crestview,Gersh Co Presidents Bob And David GershCrestview Partners

Description

Leading talent agency, The Gersh Agency ("Gersh") has partnered with New York-based private equity firm Crestview Partners ("Crestview") as a strategic investor to support the agency's next phase of growth. Gersh Co-Presidents Bob and David Gersh and Brian Cassidy, Co-President and Head of Media at Crestview, made the announcement today. The Gersh partnership group will maintain control with a majority interest and the firm will continue to operate as it has throughout its history, keeping its client's interests as its paramount focus. The investment from Crestview will help accelerate Gersh's domestic and international growth strategy by expanding firm resources to support its growing staff and client roster.

Company Information

Company

Gersh

Location

Beverly Hills, California, United States

About

Gersh has been a force in the entertainment industry since its founding in 1949. With a commitment to excellence and hands-on representation, Gersh – a full-service agency with over 300 staff, including more than 130 agents – is the oldest agency in Hollywood. In 2023, an equity investment from Crestview Partners signaled a new era for the agency, beginning a global expansion plan. www.gersh.com SOURCE Gersh

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